Man shot in Durkeeville

Police searching for several suspects

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Police are searching for several men after a shooting early Monday morning in Durkeeville. 

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said a man walking along Barnett Street was approached by five other men. Two of the five men had guns. When the man started running away, one of the men shot him in the backside.

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"The suspects ran off in an unknown direction, so the suspect description is very limited at this time," said Lt. Mike Mahaffay. "Robbery detectives have been notified and will start their investigation."

The victim was taken to UF Health Jacksonville with non-life threatening injuries. 

Police ask that anyone with any information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS.